View of Piazza San Fedele in the Beautiful Coeval 1820/21 color scheme

View of Piazza San Fedele in the Beautiful Coeval 1820-21 color scheme, aquatint overlaid at four points on an even paper backing. This print is part of the work “New collection of main interior and exterior views of the city of Milan, designed by F. Durellego, added to the School of Perspective at the Academy of Fine Arts and engraved by Angelo Biasioli and other artists of Valenti” by Francesco Bernucca, in Milan Contrada dei tre Rè No. 4091 ″ [1820–21].

Bibliography: Arrigoni Paolo “Milan in ancient graphics”, 1969, vol. I, p. 45, no. 145. The print is presented in a cardboard passe-partout, as shown in the photograph.

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There are many styles characterizing antique furniture, but a few key ones can be distinguished. Eclectic furniture refers to the 19th century, marked by the prevailing Biedermeier style. Its early variations include neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the Victorian English style. Toward the end of the century, these styles transition into pseudo styles of classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Empire-style furniture and accessories date from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Everything originated from Napoleon’s reign, which imposed significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

Neoclassical furniture is associated with Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in Rococo style and Louis XV. Next is Baroque, a term derived from the Portuguese “barocco” — meaning irregularly developed pearl. These were highly representative pieces designed to literally exude glamour and play a significant role in luxury. Unique, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the grandeur of these items.

Today, we can observe how much the Baroque style influenced modern classical furniture, which is designed with a strong resemblance to the historical period. An important style is also Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and left a significant mark on furniture-making art. Renaissance furniture was quite heavy and massive, using brown stains, moldings, sturdy bases, and reliefs. These were quite distinctive products but also opened up new possibilities, such as the construction of cabinets or broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports and legs often took animal forms.

Lion paws, eagle heads — these are common features in Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands reproduce furniture inspired by Italian and French artisans. This is a sign of admiration and respect for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It’s important to remember that furniture production was perceived differently in each country, so each style had its unique character. This is especially crucial when searching for the right luxurious antique for your interior.

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